Dominick Reyes Speaks Out After UFC 327 Interview Snub

The light heavyweight fighter was denied a post-fight interview with Joe Rogan.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 12:22pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a fractured, multi-angled view of two UFC fighters engaged in a match, their forms broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of deep blue, red, and black.Reyes' post-fight interview snub highlights the importance of visibility for UFC fighters, even in victory.Today in Miami

After his victory over Johnny Walker at UFC 327 in Miami, Dominick Reyes was denied the opportunity to speak with commentator Joe Rogan for the usual post-fight interview. Reyes took to social media to share his thoughts, thanking his team, his opponent, and the UFC, while also acknowledging the Miami crowd who wanted a more exciting fight.

Why it matters

Reyes is a former title challenger who many felt should have defeated Jon Jones in 2020. Being denied the chance to speak with Rogan, one of the most prominent voices in MMA broadcasting, is seen as a slight by some fans and could impact Reyes' visibility and momentum coming off the win.

The details

The UFC 327 main card featured three light heavyweight fights, including Carlos Ulberg's knockout win over Jiri Prochazka to become the new champion. Reyes' victory over Walker, however, did not receive the same level of attention, with commentator Joe Rogan describing it as a 'snoozer' during the broadcast. Reyes was not given the usual post-fight interview spot next to Rogan, leading him to share his thoughts on social media.

  • UFC 327 took place on April 12, 2026 in Miami, Florida.

The players

Dominick Reyes

A light heavyweight fighter who many felt should have defeated Jon Jones in 2020, Reyes picked up a win over Johnny Walker at UFC 327 but was denied a post-fight interview with Joe Rogan.

Johnny Walker

Reyes' opponent at UFC 327, Walker engaged in a 'technical battle' with Reyes according to the fighter's social media post.

Joe Rogan

The prominent UFC commentator who did not interview Reyes after his fight, instead describing the bout as a 'snoozer' during the broadcast.

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What they’re saying

“Since I got ROBBED of my post fight speech, here is my official speech. First and foremost I would like to thank my lord and savior Jesus Christ! I'd like to thank @johnnywalker for the technical battle. Thank you to my team! Thank you to the UFC for an amazing fight week! To the fans of Miami, I know you wanted blood but sometimes that's not how it goes. I love you son. Daddy's coming home!”

— Dominick Reyes

What’s next

It remains to be seen if Reyes will receive another high-profile fight opportunity following his victory at UFC 327, or if the lack of a post-fight interview will impact his visibility and momentum.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of post-fight interviews in MMA, both for fighters to share their thoughts and for the promotion to highlight its top stars. Reyes' response shows he felt slighted by the decision, raising questions about how the UFC handles such situations and the impact it can have on a fighter's career.